Strawberry Ricotta Strata Recipes

STRAWBERRY STRATA

Steps:

• Place the cheeses in a large bowl and stir together with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the milk, strawberries, honey, cinnamon, and bread. Pour into an 8 by 10 by 2-inch casserole dish. If freezing, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 day and up to 1 month.
• To bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Remove the foil and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes.

STRAWBERRY RICOTTA STRATA

Steps:

• Grease an 8x11'', or 9x13'' baking dish. Place the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish, arranging them to cover the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Slowly, and evenly, pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread in the baking dish. Mix ricotta, strawberry preserves, and orange juice in a separate bowl mixing until well blended. Spoon the ricotta and jam evenly over the top. For best results, cover the strata tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.*.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. If you have refrigerated the strata, remove it from the fridge and let the strata sit on the counter while the oven preheats to remove the chill. Uncover the strata, brush with cream and sprinkle the almonds on top.
• Bake, UNCOVERED, for 55 minutes - 1 hour, or until the strata is puffed, browned and the center is set (it shouldn't jiggle when shaken)*. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with fresh mint, strawberries and powdered sugar if using. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!